*** About First Nations of Howe Sound: The First Nations of Howe Sound, specifically the Squamish people, have a rich maritime and cultural history deeply connected with this region of British Columbia. For thousands of years, these Indigenous peoples have navigated these waters, utilizing cedar canoes for transportation, trade, and fishing. Their profound spiritual and physical connection to the land is represented through cultural symbols like totem poles, significant in their roles of lineage and mythos recounting. Artistic representations often celebrate these connections, highlighting their skilled craftsmanship in woodcarving and their deep understanding of the ecological systems within their territories.

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